15 candidates on Nov. 7 ballot for 2 study commissions

Mark Maroney

Reporter

mmaroney@sungazette.com

Nine people have filed papers to appear on the Nov. 7 ballot for charter commissioner, while six others are on the ballot for a government study commission.

Besides electing seven city residents to each commission, voters will be asked if they want the form of city government to be studied by a charter commission, as well as a study of home rule by a government study commission.

With only six individuals on the ballot for the second commission, a write-in candidate may be elected.

The first question will ask voters: “Shall a charter commission of seven members be elected to study the charter and form of government of the City of Williamsport and to consider a new charter and to make recommendations thereon?”

The second question will ask voters: “Shall a government study commission of seven members be elected to study the existing form of government of the City of Williamsport, to consider the advisability of the adoption of a home rule charter and, if advisable, to draft and to recommend a home rule charter?”